Tollcross Aquatics Centre completes

Work to extend and refurbish Glasgow’s Tollcross International Swimming Centre for the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been completed by Barr Construction ahead of its official opening to the public on 24 May.

Designed in-house by Glasgow City Council the new look venue offers a new six lane, 50m pool and new community facilities to replace those lost when Shettleston Burgh Halls burned down.

Public seating has also been greatly expanded with 2,000 permanent seats installed with the option to add a further 3,000 during the Games period.

The £14m project has also seen the provision of a new dance hall, conditioning suite and improved staff facilities.

Michael Cavanagh, Chairman, Commonwealth Games Scotland, said: “It is fantastic to see Tollcross upgraded into a world-class venue with all the facilities required to host a major Games. This will undoubtedly be one of the action hot spots during the Commonwealth Games, and I know that the Team Scotland swimmers will relish competing here in front of a noisy home crowd and contributing to our medal tally.”